District 13 - Republican, Palmer

(800) 565-3743

E-mail: Rep.Carl.Gatto@legis.state.ak.us

Session contact info: State Capitol, Room 108, phone 465-3743/fax 465-2381.

Interim contact info: 600 E. Railroad Ave., Wasilla, AK 99654; phone 376-3725/fax 376-4768.

Occupation: Paramedic/fire officer, Anchorage Fire Dept.

Personal: Born Dec. 29, 1937, in New York, N.Y.; married (Cathy); four children; Alaska resident since 1968.

Education: Brooklyn Tech, Engineering; Brooklyn Polytech, B.A. Mechanical Engineering; University of California, B.A. Physical Science, B.A. Biology, Teacher Certification; Northern Arizona University, M.A. Biology.

Political/Government: House of Representatives, 2003-present; vice-president, Mat-Su Parks & Recreation Board; commissioner, Alaska Commission on Post Secondary Education; NCSL, Agriculture and Rural Development.

Business/Professional: Former military jet engineer, civilian liaison officer, large farm irrigation engineer, high school science teacher, paramedic.

Hobbies: Triathlons, hunting, fishing, school sports, flying, charity walks/races.